FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lightsview Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lightsview Small Business Loans
Lightsview unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Lightsview Business Loans
What is the Larger Lightsview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.